soncyka - Recent messages

Of course that's clear to me, that conditions are wintery and crampons are necessary (as well as other gear). But asking if someone has already been there, I think that's not a sin.

Hi,

I'm interested in the conditions in these parts. Planina Blato - Koča pri Triglavskih jezerih and further down the valley?

Best regards

Hi. Has anyone recently hiked to Kal Ridge from Zois hut at Kokrško sedlo? Still snow up there or suitable for hiking without winter gear? Thanks and best.

Can I ask here too? Has anyone gone to Skuta via Žmavčarje recently? Snow? It's the south side, but I need info if it's passable without winter gear. Otherwise I'll go somewhere lower. Thanks, lp.

Hi,

you are really kind, you have put a lot of effort into your answers, so thank you very much. I'll look at your suggestions a bit and get back to you over the weekend or some day with maybe another question, later of course also report what I chose. If someone wants to add something more, I'll be very happy.

You are super!

Hello!

Could someone advise me on buying mountaineering boots for winter ascents? Such ones that would later be suitable also for ascents above 2000 m a.s.l.? I've already looked a bit on internet pages of shops: Iglu sport, Terra sport, Anapurna, but I'd like to hear some first-hand advice regarding boots. What should they be like in terms of material, moisture permeability? Also, whether it's sensible to buy boots based on if they have option for semi-automatic or automatic crampons. What boots would you recommend to me based on this?

Examples:
La sportiva TRANGO ALP GTX WOMAN

What do you think? Is this boot ok for winter ascents? The price seems very reasonable.

La sportiva NEPAL EXTREME WOMAN

These are probably better anyway, judging by the description, surely suitable for winter ascents, but if the upper ones are ok, I'd rather take those. What do you think?

Condor Evo GTX Salewa

What about these?

I hope I'm not annoying, but I won't rush into something. Since I don't know winter boots best and know that shopkeepers sometimes aren't most unbiased and quickly sell you more expensive than you need.

Then I'm also interested in what gaiters you recommend. What should their characteristics be? Your experiences?

Do these below seem good to you?
Ferrino Brenva
Ferrino Stelvio
Miller Nylon

Thanks for your answers, advice.

Best regards